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Application

Outstanding graduates are invited to apply for the next winter semester.

Minimum grade requirement is a Bachelor’s degree above average: at least 2.0 (straight B) in German grading system. Please note that in the German garding system 1.0 (straight A) is the best mark. For more information on the conversion of grades please check “Modified Bavarian Formula” within our application instructions.

The application and the admission procedure are organized in several steps. FAU students have to follow the instructions of Step 2.

Step 1 (Deadline: April 15/ July 15)*

Please send us via email all of the required forms (download) and the following documents as scanned copies

your Curriculum Vitae (CV) including a passport picture

your secondary school’s leaving certificate and university entrance certificate (certified English or German version)

Bachelor’s Degree and Academic Transcripts (certified English or German version)

TOEFL score report (minimum score IBT 87, PBT 552, CBT 216) or other proof of English-language education (IELTS 5.5, level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, or Medium of Instruction Certificate e.g.)

APS certificate (China)

GRE test results (if any)

certificates for German language courses or tests (optional)

recommendation letters of two of your academic teachers that have known you well (optional)

Bachelor students who will graduate before the start of the semester can apply using their transcript of records. These students will be asked to provide their final certificates if they are admitted.

There is no application fee. German language knowledge is not required.

Selected applicants will be invited for a personal or video interview. The interview takes approximately 30 minutes and serves to assess the background for a successful completion of the ASC programme.

* The first deadline is for students who have to apply for a visa abroad. IMPORTANT: students who apply within the second deadline have to skip step 1 of the application process and to follow the instructions of step 2. Selected applicants will be also invited for a personal or video interview.